The 2021 racing dates for Harrah’s Hoosier Park were approved during the Thursday, Dec. 10 Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) meeting held at Indiana Grand. A total of 160 days of action will be held in 2021 beginning Friday, March 26 and extending through Saturday, December 4. Joe Morris, senior vice president of racing for […]
Indiana Standardbred industry pleased with progress in 2020
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) held their monthly meeting at Indiana Grand Thursday, Oct. 1 with a full agenda of items, many of which included topics for Standardbred racing. Joe Putnam, president of the Indiana Standardbred Association, was in attendance and spoke of the new ownership of Harrah’s Hoosier Park two and one-half months […]
Acquisition between Caesars and Eldorado completed
Some information from Caesars Press Release Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and Eldorado Resorts Inc. announced the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corporation was completed Monday, July 20. The transaction creates the largest casino and entertainment company in the United States and includes the ownership of both Harrah’s Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand. The new Caesars Entertainment now […]
Eldorado Resorts Inc. approved in Indiana
In a two-hour plus meeting with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) Monday, July 13 at Indiana Grand, the main focus was the petition for Eldorado Resorts Inc. (ERI) to move forward with the transfer of permits and licenses for both Indiana horse racing tracks. The IHRC approved the transfer 4-0 with Chairman Philip Borst […]
Spectators welcomed back for live racing Saturday
(Press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park) Anderson, IN—July 2, 2020— In conjunction with the State of Indiana’s Stage 4.5 guidelines and confirmed with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville will welcome back spectators for live racing beginning Saturday, July […]
IHRC Licensed Owner Memo from Rick Moore
The following is a memo from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, regarding guidelines for all Indiana Horse Racing Commission licensed owners attending the races beginning Tuesday, June 16: By now I am sure you have heard the good news from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission that […]
Owners granted limited access when racing resumes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The following statement was provided by Deena Pitman, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Friday, June 12: After receiving input from Indiana’s horsemen, and holding additional meetings with racetrack management, the following provisions are being provided to accommodate owner’s wishes to watch their horse race on race day. Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020 […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park sets opening date
(The following is a press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park regarding the opening date for the 2020 racing season.) Pending approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will kick off the delayed start of its 2020 Racing Season on Tuesday, June 16 with a 6:30 pm EDT first post time. Racing will […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Sets Date for Opening of Barn Area
(Harrah’s Hoosier Park Press Release) Anderson, Ind. (May 7, 2020) – After receiving approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will begin the process of reopening its barn area on Monday, May 11th. Horsemen will be assigned days and times for arrival to ensure an orderly entrance into the Harrah’s Hoosier Park […]
Indiana Announces Phased Approach for Horse Racing’s Return
On Friday, May 1 Indiana’s Governor released a five-stage phase-in for Indiana businesses to re-open using differing dates through July 4. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and racetrack management have been working in conjunction with the governor’s office to confirm where horse racing falls within this reopening plan and the timeline below outlines those stages. […]